Egypt
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Saudi king, Sisi probe latest developments in Egypt
Date: 2013-07-05 17:45:32 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Egypt - SN:22 - ID:188870
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia received a phone call from General Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces Abdel-Fatah el-Sisi. The contact dealt with the latest developments in Egypt and the relations between the two countries, Saudi ....
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Egypt closes Rafah Terminal due to security concerns
Date: 2013-07-05 17:37:28 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:21 - ID:188853
The Egyptian authorities decided to close Rafah Terminal on Friday due to security concerns, a well-placed official told MENA. The decision came after armed men attacked a Central Security Forces camp in the Rafah town of Al-Ahrash, North Sinai. ....
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Outgoing environment minister to remain in ministry until replacement
Date: 2013-07-05 16:38:34 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:20 - ID:188761
Outgoing Minister of Environmental Affairs Khaled Fahmi said he will run the ministry temporarily until appointing a new minister. He called for appointing a new young minister. ....
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African Union suspends Egypt
Date: 2013-07-05 16:35:24 GMT - Ethiopia - Egypt - SN:19 - ID:188756
The African Union Peace and Security Council announced on Friday that it has suspended Egypt from all its activities until the constitutional system is restored to the country. "As mandated by the relevant AU instruments, the African Union Peace ....
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Military spokesman broadcasts video of Commander of Second Field Army during inspection tour
Date: 2013-07-05 16:27:23 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:18 - ID:188746
Military spokesman of the Armed Forces Ahmed Mohamed Ali broadcasted Friday a video showing Commander of the Second Field Army Ahmed Wasfi during an inspection tour of security forces of the army. During the tour, Wasfi said the Armed Forces and ....
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Dozens injured in Damanhor clashes
Date: 2013-07-05 16:16:38 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:17 - ID:188727
Dozens of protesters were injured in the clashes that took place in Damanhor Friday between opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and his supporters who belong to the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) group. The injured were transferred to Damanhor ....
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June 30 Front nominates Baradei as interim PM
Date: 2013-07-05 15:52:19 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:16 - ID:188696
The June 30 Front nominated Mohamed el-Baradei to lead the new transitional government. In a statement Friday, the front called for starting national reconciliation with everyone who was not involved in crimes or violence. It called on the ....
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No losses at El Arish airport --Official
Date: 2013-07-05 15:46:50 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:15 - ID:188684
Egyptian Airports Company head Gad el-Kareem Nasr said no casualties were reported following an attack on El Arish Airport in North Sinai Governorate. The attack caused no damage, he said in statements Friday. The Armed Forces and police, that ....
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Azhar imam stresses sanctity of Egyptian blood
Date: 2013-07-05 15:37:15 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:14 - ID:188665
Al-Azhar imam Abbas Shoman stressed the sanctity of the Egyptian blood, adding that Sharia (Islamic law) calls for preserving the lives of all the Egyptians. In Friday's sermon at Al-Azhar Mosque, Shoman highlighted the importance of sticking to ....
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Interior minister addresses policemen on present situation
Date: 2013-07-05 15:21:39 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:13 - ID:188633
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim directed a message to policemen over the incidents ongoing in the country. In the message, Ibrahim said the Egyptian people are expecting policemen to provide security and are putting high hopes on them to achieve ....